NJAPA’s library consists of a variety of resources for anyone to use — from presentations and research to publications — all relating to the asphalt industry in New Jersey. Explore and visit again to find new additions to our collection or check out the bookstore for other asphalt-related materials.

Presentations

2024 NJ Asphalt Paving Conference Presentations

In-Person – Forsgate Country Club, Jamesburg, NJ
March 5, 2024

Asphalt Use for Sports Courts, Trails and Other Non-Traditional Applications

Presented By
Buzz Powell, Technical Director – Asphalt Pavement Alliance

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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Asphalt

Presented By
Sean Devine, Chief Executive Officer – XBE LLC

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Best Practices for Tack Coat and Achieving Bond Strength

Presented By
Greg Harder, P.E. – Senior Regional Engineer – Asphalt Institute

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NJDOT Update

Presented By
Robert Blight, Executive Manager, Pavement & Drainage Management & Technology, Division of Highway & Traffic Design CPM – NJDOT

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NJ Turnpike Authority Update

Presented By
Daniel DeStefano, Project Engineer, Highway Design – NJ Turnpike Authority

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Best Practices for Using Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) in Asphalt Mixes

Presented By
Ali Raza Khan, Graduate Research Fellow – Rowan CREATES

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Overview of the FHWA Mobile Asphalt Technology Center

Presented By
Leslie Ann Myers, Ph.D., P.E. – Federal Highway Administration

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Internal Traffic Control Plans – Preventing Runover and Backover Incidents

Presented By
Brian Crain, Compliance Officer – USDOL/OSHA

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2023 NJ Asphalt Paving Conference Presentations

In-Person – Forsgate Country Club, Jamesburg, NJ
March 7, 2023

Best Practices/Basics of Quality Pavement Construction 

Presented By
Greg Harder, P.E., Regional Engineer
Asphalt Institute

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Recycling Agents:  Industry Update & Path to Implementation

Presented By
Steve Haughton, Strategic Account Consulting, Road Construciton
Cargill Asphalt Solutions

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Achieving Sustainability Goals with Warm Mix Asphalt

Presented By
Katrina Mangiaracina, Asphalt Applications Chemist
Ingevity

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EPD’s – Climate Sustainability and Carbon Reduction

Presented By
Federal Perspective – Migdalia Carrion, Civil Engineer
DOT/FHWA

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PRESENTED BY
Industry Perspective – Joseph Shacat, Sustainable Pavements
NAPA

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PRESENTED BY
PANYNJ – An Owners Commitment to Carbon Reduction
Darius Pezeshki, Materials Engineer
Port Authority of NY & NJ

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NJDOT Update

Presented By
Robert Blight, Executive Manager, Pavement & Drainage Management & Technology, Division of Highway & Traffic Design, CPM
New Jersey Department of Transportation

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NJ Turnpike Authority Update

Presented By
Daniel DeStefano – Project Engineer
New Jersey Turnpike Authority

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Construction Methods and Design Elements for Porous Asphalt

Presented By
Thomas Baird, P.E., Senior Associate Transportation
Barton & Loguidice

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Developing Electrically Heated Flexible Pavements for Deicing Applications

Presented By
Ahmed Saidi, Ph.D.
CREATEs Rowan University

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Benefits of High Polymer Paving

Presented By
Ron Corun – Ron Corun Consulting LLC
Consultant for Associated Asphalt Partners LLC

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2022 NJ Asphalt Paving Conference Presentations

Virtually
March 1 & 2, 2022

2022 NJ Asphalt Paving Conference Presentations

Virtually
March 1 & 2, 2022

HIGHLIGHTED PROJECT – 70 Rubbilization Project

Presented By
Michael Frabizzio, Advanced Infrastructure Design

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Getting Started with Environmental Product Declarations – An Overview of Current Practice and Policy Considerations for NY & NJ

Presented By
Darius Pezeshki, Materials Manager – Port Authority of NY & NJ

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Getting Started with Environmental Product Declarations – An Overview of Current Practice and Policy Considerations for NY & NJ

Presented By
Joseph Shacat, Director, Sustainable Pavements – National Asphalt Pavement Association

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NJDOT Update

Presented By
Robert Blight, Executive Manager, Pavement & Drainage Management and Technology Unit – NJDOT

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Paving With Plastics

Presented By
Richard Willis, PhD – Vice President, Engineering Research & Technology – National Asphalt Pavement Association

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Local Aid Specification – IRI Best Practices for Ridability

Presented By
Nusrat Morshed, Project Engineer, Pavement Design & Technology Unit – NJDOT

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NJ Turnpike Authority Update

Presented By
Daniel DeStefano – Project Engineer – NJ Turnpike Authority

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e-Ticketing Initiatives & Pilot Projects

Presented By
Matthew Valle, VP of Industry Relations – HaulHub, Inc.

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Best Practices for Recycled Asphalt Pavements

Presented By
Shane Buchanan, Asphalt Performance Manager – CRH Americas Materials, Inc.

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Developments in Asphalt Binder Tests and Specifications Resulting from National Research Efforts 

Presented By
Michael Andersen, P.E., Director of Research and Laboratory Services – Asphalt Institute

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FHWA Everyday Counts-6 and Paving Innovations

Presented By
Helene Roberts, P.E., CMQ/OE, Performance Manager/Pavement and Materials Engineer – FHWA NJ Division Office

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Best Practices for Intelligent Compaction

Presented By
Todd Mansell, Product Application Specialist – Caterpillar Paving Products

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2021 NJ Asphalt Paving Conference Presentations

Virtually
March 15 & 16, 2021

HIGHLIGHTED PROJECT – Route 42 Direct Connect 

Presented By
Christopher Baldwin, P.E., Consultant Designer – Dewberry

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NJ TURNPIKE AUTHORITY UPDATE

Presented by
Dan DeStefano, Project Engineer – NJ Turnpike Authority

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BALANCED MIX DESIGN/IDEAL CT RESEARCH

Presented By
Thomas Bennert, Ph.D, Associate Professor – Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure & Transportation (CAIT)

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ENHANCED FRICTION OVERLAY

Presented By
Dr. Buzz Powell, P.E., Associate Director & Research Professor – National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University

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NJDOT UPDATE

Presented By
Susan Gresavage, Executive Manager – NJDOT Pavement and Drainage Management and Technology Unit

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SOUTH JERSEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY UPDATE

Presented By
Stephen M. Mazur, PE, PP, PTOE, CME, Chief Engineer/Director of Engineering – South Jersey Transportation Authority

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RESILIENCY OF ASPHALT PAVEMENTS

Presented By
Bob Horan, Regional Engineer – Asphalt Institute

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MAXIMIZING PAVEMENT LIFE

Presented By
Greg Harder, PE, Senior Regional Engineer – Asphalt Institute

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MIX DESIGN BEST PRACTICES

Presented By
Shane Buchanan, Asphalt Performance Manager – CRH Americas Materials, Inc.

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CONNECTED MILLING

Presented By
David Salzmann, District Manager – Wirtgen America, Inc,

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FAA’S ASPHALT PAVEMENTS RESEARCH FOR AIRPORT PAVEMENTS

Presented By
Navneet Garg, Program Manager – National Airport Pavement and Materials Research Center (NAPMRC)

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VOID REDUCING ASPHALT MEMBRANE – A BOTTOM-UP SOLUTION FOR LONGITUDINAL JOINTS

Presented By
Ron Corun, Performance Products Consultant – Associated Asphalt

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ASPHALT REJUVENTORS 101

Presented By
Mike Anderson, Director of Research and Laboratory Services – Asphalt Institute

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2019 NJ Asphalt Paving Conference Presentations

The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
March 19, 2019

HIGHLIGHTED PROJECT – Route 1 CR 533 to Ridge Road 

Presented By
Design Perspective – Vahid Ganji, PH.D, P.E., Project Manager – Michael Baker Jr., Inc.

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Construction Perspective – Val Della Pello Jr., – Della Pello Paving, Inc,

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PAVEMENT TYPE SELECTION

Presented by
Robert Blight, Supervising Engineer – NJDOT Pavement and Drainage Management and Technology Unit

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BALANCED MIX DESIGN

Presented By
Walaa Magower Ph.D., P.E., Director – University of Massachusetts Highway Sustainability Research Center

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QUALITY CONTROL TESTS FOR RUTTING AND CRACKING

Presented By
Thomas Bennnert, Ph.D. – Rutgers University Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation

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NJDOT UPDATE

Presented By
Susan Gresavage, Executive Manager – NJDOT Pavement and Drainage Management and Technology Unit

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NJ TURNPIKE AUTHORITY UPDATE

Presented By
Daniel DeStefano, Project Engineer – NJ Turnpike Authority

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COMMERCIAL PARKING LOTS

Presented By
James Purcell, PE, PMP – Technical Director, NJAPA

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TACK COAT PROPER HANDLING & SAMPLING

Presented By
David King, President – Dosch King Emulsions, Inc

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Ashok Patel, Project Engineer – Bureau of Materials, NJDOT

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NEW EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGIES

Presented By
Autonomous TMA – Fred Bergstresser – Royal Truck Equipment

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Richard J. Costello, Manager of Paving & Technology – Foley Inc,

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2018 NJ Asphalt Paving Conference Presentations

The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
March 13, 2018

HIGHLIGHTED PROJECT – US Route 130 Main Street to US Route 1 – A Composite Pavement Overlay Project

Presented By
Nusrat Morshed, P.E., Principal Engineer – NJDOT Pavement Design & Technology

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PAVEMENT PRESERVATION – What To Do and When To Do It

Moderated By
James Purcell, Technical Director – NJ Asphalt Pavement Association

Panelists
Susan Gresavage, Manager – NJDOT Pavement & Drainage Management and Technology
Brett Williams, Director – NAPA Engineering and Technical Support
Paul Pogorzelski, Municipal Engineer – Hopewell Township (Retired)
Helene Roberts, P.E. Performance Manager – FHWA

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IMPROVED DENSITY – Achieving Better Performance and Longer Service Life

Presented By
Greg Harder, Regional Engineer – Asphalt Institute

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NJDOT REGULATORY AND SPECIFICATIONS UPDATE

Presented By
Stevenson Ganthier, P.E., Principal Engineer – NJDOT Bureau of Materials

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NIGHT LIGHTING – Best Practices to Ensure Safety

Presented By
Fred Beaudry, III, Construction Manager – Tilcon New York Inc.

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TRACKLESS TACK COAT – Best Application Practices

Presented By
Efrain Crespo, Project Superintendent – Crisdel Group

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NJTA REGULATORY AND SPECIFICATIONS UPDATE

Presented By
David Siegler, Acting Project Engineer – NJ Turnpike Authority

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2017 NJ Asphalt Paving Conference Presentations

The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
March 16, 2017

HIGHLIGHTED PROJECT – NJDOT HIGH RAP PROJECTS – Specification Development & Design

Presented By
Thomas Bennert, Ph.D, Assistant Research Professor, Rutgers CAIT

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HIGHLIGHTED PROJECT – NJDOT HIGH RAP PROJECTS – Production at the Plant

Presented By
Richard Linton, Quality Assurance Manager, Tilcon New York

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HIGHLIGHTED PROJECT – NJDOT HIGH RAP PROJECTS – Construction

Presented By
Paul Schifano, Vice President of Operations, Schifano Construction Corp.

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HIGHLIGHTED PROJECT – NJDOT HIGH RAP PROJECTS – Performance

Presented By
Thomas Bennert, Ph.D, Assistant Research Professor, Rutgers CAIT

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ROWAN UNIVERSITY’S CREATEs TESTING FACILITY

Presented By
Ayman Ali , Manager, CREATEs
Yusuf Mehta, PHD, P.E., Director, CREATEs

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BEST PRACTICES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF POROUS PAVEMENT

Presented By
Dr. Andrew Bechtel, TCNJ

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NEW REGULATION FOR SILICA EXPOSURES

Presented By
Mike Corbett, Compliance Assistance Specialist, United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (USDOL-OSHA)

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HOW AASHTO CAN HELP IMPROVE QUALITY AT THE ASPHALT PLANT

Presented By
Robert Lutz, Manager, AASHTO re:source

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LAB TESTING PROCEDURES FOR ASPHALT PLANTS

Presented By
Thomas Bennert, Ph.D, Assistant Research Professor, Rutgers CAIT

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INTELLIGENT COMPACTION/INFRARED BAR – Manufacturer’s View

Presented By
Joe Spee, Paving Products Territory Manager, Caterpillar

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INTELLIGENT COMPACTION/INFRARED BAR – New Jersey Intelligent Compaction Pilot Project: Results and Lessons Learned

Presented By
Mike Tulanowski, PRP, Rutgers CAIT

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BEST CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES ON TACK COATING, LONGITUDINAL JOINTS AND FULL DEPTH REPAIR

Presented By
Greg Harder, Regional Engineer, Asphalt Institute

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NJDOT REGULATORY AND SPECIFICATIONS UPDATE

Presented By
Vasudevan Ganarajan, Assistant Engineer, Pavement Design & Technology, NJDOT

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Thin Asphalt Overlay For Pavement Preservation

New Jersey Asphalt Pavement Association Presentation
The Hilton Garden Inn, Hamilton, NJ – February 8, 2017

PaveXpress – A Simplified On-Line Pavement Design Tool

New Jersey Society of Municipal Engineers Presentation
The Rosewood, Edison, NJ – September 16, 2015

Principles of Quality Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement Construction

Hotel Woodbrige at Metropark, Iselin, NJ – December 9, 2014
The National Conference Center, East Windsor, NJ – March 12, 2015

2015 NJ Asphalt Paving Conference Presentations

Renaissance Hotel, Woodbridge, NJ
February 27, 2015

Many thanks to all of our sponsors for this successful conference!

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NJ Turnpike Widening

Presented By
J. Lawrence Williams, NJTA
Thomas O’Connor, AECOM/GPI/PB JV
Raul Gonzalez, Crisdel Group

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Tack Coat Applications

Presented By
Greg Harder, Asphalt Institute

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Longitudinal Joints – When They Fail

Presented By
Dale Decker, Dale S. Decker LLC

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Inspection Quality Control for the 21st Century

Presented By
Dale Decker, Dale S. Decker LLC

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Work Zone Safety

Presented By
Brian Crain, USDOL OSHA

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RAP Update

Presented By
James Purcell, NJAPA

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NJDOT High RAP Specification

Presented By
Tom Bennert, Rutgers CAIT

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NJDOT Update

Presented By
Robert Blight, NJDOT

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New Technologies Update

Presented By
ave Salzmann, Wirtgen America

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2014 NJ Asphalt Paving Conference Presentations

Renaissance Hotel, Woodbridge, NJ
March 24-25, 2014

Many thanks to all of our sponsors for this successful conference!

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Day One - March 24, 2014

Every Day Counts

Presented By
Helene Roberts

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Intelligent Compaction

Presented By
Antonio Nieves Torres, FHWA

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Infrared Bar

Presented By
James O. Hedderich, MOBA Corporation

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Density Gauge Testing

Presented By
Philip Palilla, QC Resource Technical Services

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Milling

Presented By
Dave Salzmann, Wirtgen America

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Surface Preparation Prior To Paving

Presented By
David King, Dosch King, Co.

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IRI Specification Development & Progress

Presented By
Part One – Nicholas Vitillo, Rutgers CAIT
Part Two – Narinder Kohli, NJDOT

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NJDOT Update

Presented By
Susan Gresavage, NJDOT

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Day Two - March 25, 2014

RAP Update

Presented By
Part One – James Purcell, NJAPA
Part Two – Thomas Bennert, Rutgers CAIT

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Asphalt Rubber Mixes

Presented By
Rod Birdsall, All States Materials Group

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New High Temperature PG Grading Procedure

Presented By
Ron Corun, Axeon

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Hot In Place Asphalt Recycling

Presented By
Patrick Faster, Gallagher Asphalt Corporation

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Cold In Place Asphalt Recycling

Presented By
Michael Polak, E.J. Breneman, LP

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FDR: Foamed Asphalt Route 22

Presented By
Gregory Bitsko, Cherry Weber & Associates

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Research

Environmental Impacts of RAP Research Study—2017

Publications

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